melkyaditya.blogspot.com: 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review

Hyundai today released full pricing details and equipment specifications for the new 2013 Elantra GT.

The five-door hatchback model that is known as the i30 in Europe and elsewhere goes on sale in the U.S. later this month with a starting price of $18,395 for the six-speed manual gearbox model and $19,395 for the six-speed automatic transmission version, with both MSRPs excluding a destination and ~~handling~~ fee of $775.

Under the hood, the Ford Focus-sized Elantra GT is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine delivering 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque, along with an EPA estimated highway fuel economy of 39 mpg regardless of the transmission choice.

Standard features include alloy wheels, seven airbags, daytime running lights, air conditioning with cooled glove box, an audio system with iPod and MP3 auxiliary input jacks plus steering wheel mounted controls, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System with voice recognition, remote keyless entry system with alarm, and cruise control.

Hyundai also offers numerous optional packages including one named "Style" that comes with a sportier suspension calibration and lower-profile P215/45R17 tires.

For more information on the standard features and optional packages, check out the list that follows below.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review

Standard and Optional Features

GT Manual Transmission

The Elantra GT M/T has an MSRP of $18,395, excluding $775 freight, and includes the following standard features:

1.8L four-cylinder Dual CVVT engine

Six-speed manual transmission

Driver Selectable Steering Mode

16-inch alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires

Seven airbags (driver’s knee airbag, front, side & curtain airbags)

ABS, EBD, four-wheel disc brakes, VSM, ESC and TCS

Daytime running lights

Air conditioning with cooled glove box

AM/FM/SiriusXM®/CD/MP3 audio system w/ six speakers, iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks

Power windows, heated mirrors and door locks

Remote keyless entry system with alarm

Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

Cruise control

Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System with voice recognition

Blue Link Telematics System

Premium cloth interior w/ cloth door trim

Dual front illuminated vanity mirrors with sunvisor extensions

Sliding center armrest

Heated front seats

Driver’s seat height adjustment

Tilt & telescopic steering wheel

Outside temperature display

Trip computer

Metallic inside door handles

One-touch triple turn signal

Luggage net hooks and outlet

Sunglass holder & map lights

Front and rear map pockets, front seatback pockets

60/40 split fold-down rear seatback

Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders

Chrome grille

Front fog lights

Front variable intermittent wipers

Bodycolor door handles & mirrors

Solar glass with windshield shade band

Rear window wiper and spoiler

GT M/T Style Package - $2,750 Option Package MSRP

17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires

Sport-tuned suspension

Panoramic sunroof

Side mirrors with integrated turn signals

Leather seating surfaces

Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Power driver’s seat with power lumbar support

Aluminum pedals

Driver-side auto/up window

GT M/T Technology Package - $2,350 Option Package MSRP

REQUIRES STYLE PACKAGE

Navigation system with seven-inch screen

Rearview camera

Automatic headlamps

Dual automatic temperature control

GT Automatic Transmission

The Elantra GT A/T has an MSRP of $19,395, excluding $775 freight, and includes all of the GT M/T equipment plus the following features:

Six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®

Active ECO System

GT A/T Style Package - $2,750 Option Package MSRP